About: Edwina Williams

Hospital to open women’s clinic

A NEW State Government-funded Women's Health Clinic is expected to open at Grampians Health's Ballarat Base Hospital in June. The clinic's aim is to provide...

Artists to discover along the trail

CALLING all art lovers and collectors! It's time to get out for a cultured weekend in the country. The Golden Plains Arts Trail returns this...

Artist brings post boxes back to life

ONE man is on a mission to bring Victoria's heritage post boxes back to their former red and gold glory.

Seventy-five-year-old Mick Slocum was in...

Entries open for horse trials

THE 2024 Marcus Oldham Ballarat International Horse Trials are coming up, and horse-and-rider combinations can enter now to compete. To be held over three days...

Ready to roll for better health

BALLARAT's cycling community has historically been well represented in the Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay, and that tradition continues into 2024. The 24-hour 520-kilometre journey...

Honouring women of greatness

SIX more exceptional people have made the honour roll of Ballarat's Great Women. Dulcie Corbett, Gail Elsey, Dr Mary Hollick, Jaala Pulford, Lou Ridsdale, and...

Artist brings post boxes back to life

ONE man is on a mission to bring Victoria's heritage post boxes back to their former red and gold glory. Seventy-five-year-old Mick Slocum was in...

A step closer to survivors’ memorial

DESIGN progress has been made on the sexual violence survivors memorial to be established in Victoria Park beside Lake Two. City of Ballarat launched a...

Community impact grants up for grabs

THE Ballarat Foundation is accepting applications for the next round of their Community Impact Grants program. Charity organisations and not-for-profits can apply to share in...

Mini bikers to Black Hill track

CHILDREN who can ride a bike and are interested to try a new sport this autumn are invited to take part in Club MUD's...

Regional alliance seeks federal funding boost

A COALITION of regional Victorian cities are lobbying the federal government for more infrastructure funding to be allocated outside metropolitan Melbourne. Regional Cities Victoria -...

Printed works leave a mark

THERE wouldn't be many Ballarat people alive who could say they read The Sporting World when it used to be printed in the city. Following...

How can the gardens grow?

THE direction in which the Ballarat Botanical Gardens grow and change into the future could be influenced by community ideas. A new master plan for...

Ballarat Library to re-open tomorrow

FROM tomorrow onwards, thousands of people are expected to visit the redeveloped Ballarat Library daily to read and borrow books, to play, study, and...

A face of change for women in tech

THE fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are becoming more popular amongst young women pursuing a career pathway. Ballarat-born and educated technology professional, Dayle...

Little ocean, large adventure

AUTHOR Matthew Berto is about to take young readers on a big journey from the pages of his new little picture book. The Ballarat writer's...

Hang the bunting! Bunton’s on board

THE eighth basketballer to sign on with the Ballarat Miners Women for 2024 is former Canberra Capitals star, Alex Bunton. At 196 centimetres, Bunton will...

Op shop bargains boost Vinnies

LOOKING for a sustainable, affordable outfit or some home decor? The new Vinnies op shop opened its doors on Tuesday morning in the Bridge Mall,...

River clean-up about giving back

THE Yarrowee River and Yuille Wetlands were swept of rubbish on Monday morning as thirty-five people took part in a Clean-Up Australia working bee. Coordinated...

Blitz brings super netball

THE Melbourne Vixens netball team brought some Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action to the city last weekend for the Ballarat Blitz event. More than 5,400...

Free footwear for BFNL juniors

SOME of the the Ballarat Football and Netball League's young registered players are set to receive a free pair of runners, and a pep...

Textile exhibit ties loose threads

EDWINA WILLIAMS LOOSE threads will be tied up as members of the Ballarat Fibre and Textile Network showcase the creative pieces they’ve been working on...

Clinics aim for wellbeing and connection

A PROJECT led by Ballarat Community health is aiming to help multicultural people, and those over the age of sixty-five, stay healthy no matter...

Grow in business at big day out

EDWINA WILLIAMS HOW to face and overcome challenges will be a major theme of this year’s Commerce Ballarat Business Day Out at The Goods Shed...